About Data Scientist salaries in Melbourne
Data Scientists in Melbourne, Australia earn a median of approximately $164k per year. Compensation reflects local cost of living (index 106 vs NYC 100) and the city's Tier 1 status. Demand is rated very high across multinational and local employers.
Take-home estimate
Applying Australia's top marginal rate of 45%, a median earner takes home roughly $90k annually — though most professionals fall into a lower effective bracket.
Hiring landscape
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